| Description |
1 DVD-R (19 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The Black American experience ; [v.6] |
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Black American experience ; [v.6]
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| System Details |
DVD-R. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Steve Coulter. |
| Credits |
Music, Haywood Tucker. |
| Note |
Adapted and re-edited from the 1995 videocassette by History on Video, Inc., produced, written and directed by Rex Barnett. |
| Audience |
Grades 8-12 through college students and adults. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the ambitious journey of African American writer and essayist Ralph Ellison from a childhood of poverty and hardship to celebrated author. His only novel Invisible man addresses the prejudices and hostility experienced by the Black community. He was also an accomplished jazz trumpeter and photographer. |
| Note |
"African Americans who left their stamp on history" |
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Special feature: Preview of all programs in the series. |
| Subject |
Ellison, Ralph.
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African American authors -- 20th century -- Biography.
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African Americans -- Biography.
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African Americans -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical videos.
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Documentary videos.
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| Added Author |
Stewart, Brian.
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Barnett, Rex.
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Coulter, Steve.
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TMW Media Group, Inc.
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History on Video, Inc.
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| Added Title |
Invisible man, celebrated writer |
| Standard No. |
709629057357 |
| Music No. |
L5735DVD TMW Media Group |
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